I was sorting through my diary notes and this notation glared at me. I thought I should post it here as Peter (Mr. Negraeff) as I knew him for one year in Grade 8 and then for three years in grade 10 to 12 inclusive at the Pelly High School located at Pelly, Saskatchewan.

My experience with Peter and his wife Sylvia is part of my blog posting:

…..”Elmer’s Diary Note August 19, 2013……..”

MY MENTOR – PETER NEGRAEFF

My sister, Mary Khadekin, called yesterday to advise that Peter Negraeff had passed way. I immediately remembered the poem “For Whom The Bell Tolls” that best described my reaction.

I was fortunate that our Saskatchewan vacation, this past July, took me to the Penguin Café in Pelly, Saskatchewan. Perhaps it was not by chance that I was treated to a private cup of coffee with Sylvia and Peter Negraeff. It is not often that a student meets an Educator that perhaps, influenced hi s life to the greatest degree. I will not repeat that rare occasion where I was able to share my respect and aspirations with this Mentor in the formation of my ultimate attitude and confidence to “make that break” and leave Pelly High School for the challenges at the University of Saskatchewan.

Peter made reference to the fact that he was the last member of a large family unit that is now completely transferred into the “Spirit World”.

Elmer Verigin

Entered directly into Laptop. Last notation December 28, 2013

The reference to the poem “For Whom The Bell Tolls” as written by John Donne…. is as inserted here from Google:

So the memory of my Mentor, Peter Negraeff is alive in my conscious self.

Blog entry 1440, May 15, 2020